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
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
braidto make from braids
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way