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
fabricateinvent
precipitantprecipitate
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
potentateruler
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
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