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
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
chivalrousvaliant
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble