GRE Word List
VERNACULAR
living language (as compared to the official language); language spoken in a country or region; natural style; Ex. lapse into the vernacular
The meaning of the word vernacular is living language (as compared to the official language); language spoken in a country or region; natural style; Ex. lapse into the vernacular.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| engaged | employed; busy; betrothed; involved in conflict |
| season | enhance the flavor of by adding a spice, etc.; inure; harden; N. seasoning: something used in seasoning |
| remnant | remainder |
| hide | skin of an animal |
| list | tilt (as of a ship); lean over (to one side) |
| inextricable | from which it is impossible to get free; that cannot be untied; Ex. inextricable troubles; Ex. inextricable two histories |
| hortatory | encouraging; exhortive; marked by exhortation; CF. exhort |
| component | element; ingredient |
| quicksilver | mercury |
| deride | ridicule; treat with contempt; make fun of; OP. respect |
