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
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion