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
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
healthyenjoying good health
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship