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
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
ulcera break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly