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 |
|---|---|
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| wake | to be or remain awake |
| drivel | nonsense |
| prance | to spring from the hind legs or move by so doing |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| parable | a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle |