GRE Word List
ARCHAIC
having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
The meaning of the word archaic is having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |
| sententious | given to or abounding in aphoristic expression |
| woe | a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief |
| astronomical | of or relating to astronomy |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| sardonic | disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| permeable | capable of being permeated : penetrable |
| spartan | a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |