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
penetrateto pass into or through
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
withholdto hold back from action : check
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
mendicantbeggar
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible