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
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
capsizeto cause to overturn
debonairsuave
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts