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
copiousyielding something abundantly
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another