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
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
miscreantunbelieving
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
predecessorone that precedes
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable