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 |
|---|---|
| rendezvous | a place appointed for assembling or meeting |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| dissemble | to hide under a false appearance |
| grotto | cave |
| patois | a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect |
| dawdle | to spend time idly |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| maraud | to roam about and raid in search of plunder |