GRE Word List
ARGOT
slang; speech spoken by only a small group of people
The meaning of the word argot is slang; speech spoken by only a small group of people.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| haunt | (of a spirit) visit (a place); come to mind continually; visit (a place) regularly; frequent; Ex. haunted house; Ex. haunted by his last words; N: place much frequented |
| stoop | bend forward and down; lower or debase oneself; fall to a lower standard of behavior by doing something; condescend; Ex. stoop to lying |
| drudgery | hard unpleasant work; menial work |
| oath | solemn promise; blasphemous use of sacred words to express strong feelings; swear-word; Ex. ``For Christ's sake'' |
| expostulation | protest; remonstrance; reasoning with someone to correct or dissuade; V. expostulate |
| rusticate | banish to the country; dwell in the country |
| entity | real being |
| archetype | prototype; primitive pattern |
| affront | insult; offense; intentional act of disrespect; V: insult or hurt the feelings of intentionally |
| renown | fame; ADJ. renowned |