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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| noxious | physically harmful or destructive to living beings |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| bestial | of or relating to beasts |
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| ignite | to set afire |
| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |