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

WordMeaning
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
relishcharacteristic flavor
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
rivuleta small stream
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure