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
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
immobilitynot moving : motionless
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
penchanta strong and continued inclination
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person