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

WordMeaning
succulentfull of juice : juicy
understateto represent as less than is the case
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
writheto twist into coils or folds
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision