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 |
|---|---|
| corrugated | having corrugations |
| submissive | submitting to others |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |
| incompatible | not compatible: such as |
| dais | a raised platform (as in a hall or large room) |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| febrile | marked or caused by fever : feverish |
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |