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
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
dieto pass from physical life : expire
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge