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GRE glossary · Verbal Reasoning
Definition
A word’s level and style of usage, such as formal, technical, colloquial, or archaic.
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Check whether a word belongs in the passage's level of formality and subject area. A technically possible meaning can still be wrong if the word sounds slangy, archaic, or improperly specialized.
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