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
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
tantruma fit of bad temper
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious