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 |
|---|---|
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| anarchist | a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |
| recital | a detailed account : enumeration |
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
| dialectical | of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic |