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.

Random words

WordMeaning
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable