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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| oculist | ophthalmologist |
| inquisitive | given to examination or investigation |
| conglomeration | the act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated |
| curb | an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter |
| glower | to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| reduce | to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate |