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 |
|---|---|
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| tout | to make much of : promote |
| implication | something implied: such as |
| incumbent | the holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice |
| enunciate | to make a definite or systematic statement of |
| fiend | devil |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| billow | wave |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |