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 |
|---|---|
| reduce | to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |
| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |
| unravel | to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle |
| viscid | having an adhesive quality : sticky |
| skinflint | a person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| infinitesimal | immeasurably or incalculably small |