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
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
reaperone that reaps
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one