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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| effete | no longer fertile |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
| foil | to prevent from attaining an end : defeat |
| lopsided | leaning to one side |
| grumble | to mutter in discontent |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |