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
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
writheto twist into coils or folds
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
respitea period of temporary delay
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
acclaimapplaud
oatmealmeal made from oats
sapthe fluid part of a plant