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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
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| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |
| belabor | to attack verbally |
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| dialectical | of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic |
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
| grumble | to mutter in discontent |
| exude | to ooze out |