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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WordMeaning
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
heedto pay attention
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
discombobulatedcharacterized by confusion or disorder
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
overwhelmupset