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
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
wrenchto move with a violent twist
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion