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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WordMeaning
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
slapdashhaphazard
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king