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
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
parleyto speak with another : confer
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
surmountto prevail over : overcome
snipa small piece that is snipped off
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
quarrygame