GRE Word List

ANTIQUE

existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient

The meaning of the word antique is existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient.

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WordMeaning
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
blanchto take the color out of
embroiderto ornament with needlework
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
codifyto reduce to a code
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism