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
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
exchequera department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic