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
slywise in practical affairs
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
hurlrush
shoveto push along
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
anachronisman error in chronology
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate