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 |
|---|---|
| barterer | to trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| shoddy | a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo |
| die | to pass from physical life : expire |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| artless | lacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| valedictory | of or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell |
| arraign | to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge |