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

WordMeaning
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
fabricateinvent
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate