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 |
|---|---|
| impenitent | not penitent |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| paranoia | mental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| advert | to turn the mind or attention |
| nourish | nurture |
| affinity | relationship by marriage |