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
effeteno longer fertile
suitorone that petitions or entreats
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
lopsidedleaning to one side
grumbleto mutter in discontent
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)