GRE Word List

COLLOQUY

conversation

The meaning of the word colloquy is conversation.

Random words

WordMeaning
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
declivitydownward inclination
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
impenitentnot penitent
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration