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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| temperate | having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature |
| address | to mark directions for delivery on |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| oculist | ophthalmologist |
| abase | to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem |
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| invincible | incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued |
| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |