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 |
|---|---|
| explicate | to give a detailed explanation of |
| blanch | to take the color out of |
| embroider | to ornament with needlework |
| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| riveting | having the power to fix the attention : engrossing |
| codify | to reduce to a code |
| despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |