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 |
|---|---|
| infest | to spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner |
| meager | having little flesh : thin |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
| fabricate | invent |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| antagonism | opposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle |
| reprobation | the act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated |
| impregnable | incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable |
| sherbet | a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |