GRE Word List
PARLANCE
speech
The meaning of the word parlance is speech.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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septic | of, relating to, or causing putrefaction |
irksome | tending to irk : tedious |
shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
discompose | to destroy the composure of |
monetary | of or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy |
foster | having, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for |
sportive | frolicsome |