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
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
depravitya corrupt act or practice
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
frivolousof little weight or importance
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
siblingsib
comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure