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
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
gradationa series forming successive stages
florescencea state or period of flourishing
repudiateto refuse to accept
maledictioncurse
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something