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.

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WordMeaning
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
aridexcessively dry
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun