GRE Word List
PATOIS
local or provincial dialect
The meaning of the word patois is local or provincial dialect.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| headfirst | moving with the head leading; headlong |
| waggish | humorous; mischievous; tricky |
| negate | cancel out; nullify; cause to have no effect; deny; N. negation |
| hindrance | block; obstacle; V. hinder |
| biting | sharply painful to the body or mind; Ex. biting wind/remarks |
| preamble | introductory statement |
| condign | adequate; (of punishment) severe and well deserved |
| servile | slavish; cringing; N. servility |
| retort | quick sharp reply; V. |
| levy | impose (a fine); collect (a payment); impose or collect (a tax); Ex. levy a tax on tobacco |
