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
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect