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 |
|---|---|
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| perforate | to make a hole through |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| buoyant | having buoyancy |
| fancy | to have a fancy (see fancy |
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| empirical | originating in or based on observation or experience |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |