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
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation