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
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
ingratean ungrateful person
bolta lightning stroke
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
rhapsodya portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation