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 |
|---|---|
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| mercurial | of, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| aperture | an opening or open space : hole |
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |