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 |
|---|---|
| copious | yielding something abundantly |
| reverend | worthy of reverence : revered |
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| ramp | a sloping way or plane: such as |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| indifferent | marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic |
| wistful | full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| motto | a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use |
| transport | to transfer or convey from one place to another |