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
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness