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

WordMeaning
incontinentnot continent: such as
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will