GRE Word List

PARLANCE

speech

The meaning of the word parlance is speech.

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WordMeaning
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
irksometending to irk : tedious
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
discomposeto destroy the composure of
monetaryof or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
sportivefrolicsome