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 |
|---|---|
| wade | to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air |
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| profusion | lavish expenditure : extravagance |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |
| indigent | suffering from extreme poverty : impoverished |
| mystic | mystical |
| prevaricate | to deviate from the truth : equivocate |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| unfledged | not feathered : not ready for flight |