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
historichistorical
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
obsessivetending to cause obsession
shearto cut off the hair from
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice