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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WordMeaning
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
unregeneratenot regenerate
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
bogwet spongy ground
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
sedentarynot migratory : settled
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance