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 |
|---|---|
| reverend | worthy of reverence : revered |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| satellite | a celestial body orbiting another of larger size |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| healthful | beneficial to health of body or mind |
| bouillon | a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| actuary | clerk |
| waive | to relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily |
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |