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

WordMeaning
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle