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
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
savorthe taste or smell of something
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism