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
siftto put through a sieve
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
sparseof few and scattered elements
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity