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 |
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hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
parley | to speak with another : confer |
wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
snip | a small piece that is snipped off |
prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
uninhibited | free from inhibition |
encipher | to convert (a message) into cipher |
quarry | game |