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
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
puerilejuvenile
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
befuddleto muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink
primaloriginal
demurto take exception : object
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain