GRE Word List
COLLOQUY
conversation
The meaning of the word colloquy is conversation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| covert | not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled |
| list | a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects) |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| coagulate | to cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| unison | identity in musical pitch |