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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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