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.

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WordMeaning
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
willowyabounding with willows
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic