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 |
|---|---|
| incontinent | not continent: such as |
| galvanic | of, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| glacial | suggestive of ice: such as |
| brindled | having obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground |
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
| proliferate | to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring |
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |
| enmity | positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will |