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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |
| audit | a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation |
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
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| allure | to entice by charm or attraction |
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