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
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small