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 |
|---|---|
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| daunt | to lessen the courage of : cow |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| flit | to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another |
| guy | man |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |