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 |
|---|---|
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| forte | one's strong point |
| scrimmage | a minor battle : skirmish |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| efficacy | the power to produce an effect |
| hierarchy | a division of angels |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
| enterprise | a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |