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
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
fallibleliable to be erroneous
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
expenditurethe act or process of expending
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds