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 |
|---|---|
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| aver | to declare positively |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| babble | to talk enthusiastically or excessively |
| garrulous | given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative |
| die | to pass from physical life : expire |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| invulnerable | incapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed |