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
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
frigidintensely cold
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
jesta joking or mocking remark
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
dingydirty
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
abutto border on : to touch along an edge