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
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
laxloose
inanimatenot animate:
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment