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
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
writheto twist into coils or folds
fulcrumprop
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
stentorianextremely loud
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic