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 |
|---|---|
| transcendent | exceeding usual limits : surpassing |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| minutiae | a minute or minor detail |
| sublimate | sublime |
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| libretto | the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| fake | not true, real, or genuine : counterfeit |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |