GRE Word List
ARGOT
the language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group
The meaning of the word argot is the language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| succulent | full of juice : juicy |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |