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 |
|---|---|
| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |
| stout | strong of character: such as |
| trenchant | keen |
| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| knell | a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster) |
| forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |
| initiate | to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going |
| inevitable | incapable of being avoided or evaded |
| coiffure | a style or manner of arranging the hair |