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
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
saturnineborn under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
disconcertto throw into confusion