GRE Word List

COLLOQUY

conversation

The meaning of the word colloquy is conversation.

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WordMeaning
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
sowan adult female swine
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
tatterto make ragged
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
preamblean introductory statement