Colloquial
[cuh-LOW-kwee-uhl]
Hint 1.
Colloquial is derived from the Latin root loqu, which means “to speak.”
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“As a tourist, she found his colloquial language quite confusing.”
What is the best definition of colloquial?
A.
Of speech, damaging and intended to injure someone’s reputation
B.
Of social interaction, friendly and affable in nature
C.
Of social interaction, reserved and avoidant in nature
D.
Of speech, informal and specific to a certain group or region
Hint 1.
Colloquial is derived from the Latin root loqu, which means “to speak.”
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“As a tourist, she found his colloquial language quite confusing.”
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