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 |
|---|---|
| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |
| aperture | an opening or open space : hole |
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| solder | a metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces |
| regiment | a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions |
| seasoned | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| celestial | of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity |
| unique | being the only one : sole |
| eon | an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age |