GRE Word List

COLLOQUY

conversation

The meaning of the word colloquy is conversation.

Random words

WordMeaning
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
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zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
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incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt