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
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
apoplexystroke
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully