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

WordMeaning
missivea written communication : letter
ordainto invest (see invest
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
obesehaving excessive body fat
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
overtopen to view : manifest
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
obduratestubbornly persistent in wrongdoing