GRE Word List
ARCHAIC
antiquated; no longer used; belonging to the past; N.
The meaning of the word archaic is antiquated; no longer used; belonging to the past; N..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scholarly | full of learning; erudite; like a scholar; Ex. scholarly journal |
| shaving | very thin piece, usually of wood (cut from a surface with a sharp blade) |
| writhe | twist in coils; contort in pain |
| waffle | speak equivocally about an issue; N. |
| fructify | bear fruit; produce fruit |
| pose | assume a particular posture; put forward; present; affect a particular attitude (to impress others); Ex. pose a threat; N. |
| gerontocracy | government ruled by old people |
| arrogance | pride; haughtiness; ADJ. arrogant: unpleasantly self-important (with a strong confidence in one's own importance and a lack of respect for other people) |
| cornice | projecting molding on building (usually above columns or pillars); Γ³ΈΆ ΐε½Δ |
| unkempt | disheveled; uncared for in appearance; not combed; CF. comb |
