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
tightwada close or miserly person
accessiblecapable of being reached
rococorococo work or style
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
blemishto spoil by a flaw
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
stem_fromarise from; originate from
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
pragmatista practical approach to problems and affairs