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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| lackluster | lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull |
| dire | exciting horror |
| self-indulgence | excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| litany | a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation |
| buffoon | a ludicrous figure : clown |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |