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 |
|---|---|
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| conscientious | meticulous |
| mendacious | given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| implicate | to bring into intimate or incriminating connection |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| verdant | green in tint or color |
| palpitate | to beat rapidly and strongly : throb |
| riveting | having the power to fix the attention : engrossing |