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 |
|---|---|
| solitude | the quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| voluble | easily rolling or turning : rotating |
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
| determination | a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy |
| indoctrinate | to imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle |
| stench | stink |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |