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
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
transcendentaltranscendent
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
vertexthe top of the head
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
providencedivine guidance or care
mata piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled