GRE Word List
PATOIS
a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
The meaning of the word patois is a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| caustic | capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| prudent | characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| archetype | the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype |
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |