GRE Word List

COLLOQUY

conversation

The meaning of the word colloquy is conversation.

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WordMeaning
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)