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 |
|---|---|
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| torso | the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk |
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |
| diversion | the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| frail | easily led into evil |
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
| agenda | a list or outline of things to be considered or done |