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
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
habituateto make used to something : accustom
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent