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
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
inadvertentlyunintentional
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
overthrowoverturn
compulsivehaving power to compel
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging