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 |
|---|---|
| psychic | of or relating to the psyche : psychogenic |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| miscreant | unbelieving |
| devoid | being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment |
| predecessor | one that precedes |
| methodical | arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order |
| roue | a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake |
| disembark | to remove to shore from a ship |
| bedizen | to dress or adorn gaudily |
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |