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 |
|---|---|
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| blues | low spirits : melancholy |
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| stringent | tight |
| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |
| niggle | trifle |