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 |
|---|---|
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
| elliptical | of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse |
| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| melancholy | depression of spirits : dejection |
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |
| adamant | unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding |
| retrograde | having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars |
| quicksilver | mercury |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |