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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| cede | to yield or grant typically by treaty |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| coagulate | to cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle |
| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
| jurisdiction | the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law |
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
| denotation | an act or process of denoting |