GRE Word List
VERNACULAR
using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
The meaning of the word vernacular is using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| riveting | having the power to fix the attention : engrossing |
| quizzical | comically quaint |
| bout | a spell or period of activity: such as |
| stem_from | arise from; originate from |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
| drama | a composition (see composition |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |