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 |
|---|---|
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |
| vagary | an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| cue | the letter q |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| impromptu | made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |