garrulous
/ˈɡæɹ.jʊ.ləs/
Group 4Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters GRE
Example in Context
The garrulous taxi driver offered unsolicited commentary on every building they passed, making the short ride feel interminable.
Synonyms
talkativechattywordy
Etymology
Excessively talkative, often about trivial matters.
- garrire (Latin) — to chatter
Memory Aid
🧄Sounds like “garlic-less”
A GARLIC-LESS chef who just won't STOP talking about their recipe!
Visual Association
💬A person animatedly chatting away at a party, oblivious to everyone else’s eye rolls.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “garrulous” mean on the GRE?
garrulous (adjective) means “Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters”. The garrulous taxi driver offered unsolicited commentary on every building they passed, making the short ride feel interminable.
How to remember “garrulous” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “garrulous” sounds like “garlic-less”. A GARLIC-LESS chef who just won't STOP talking about their recipe!
What are synonyms for “garrulous”?
Common synonyms: talkative, chatty, wordy.