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 |
|---|---|
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |
| evenhanded | fair |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| nicety | the quality or state of being nice |
| ploy | escapade |
| snuffle | to snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly |