GRE Word List

COLLOQUIAL

used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation

The meaning of the word colloquial is used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation.

Random words

WordMeaning
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
kudospraise given for achievement
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
hoverto position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it