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
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
pseudonyma fictitious name
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena