GRE Word List

COLLOQUY

conversation

The meaning of the word colloquy is conversation.

Random words

WordMeaning
contrivancea thing contrived
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces
retrenchcut down
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion