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.

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WordMeaning
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
biennialoccurring every two years
euphonypleasing or sweet sound