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 |
|---|---|
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| climactic | of, relating to, or constituting a climax |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| peripheral | of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part |
| emaciated | very thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness |
| torpedo | a weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as |
| sow | an adult female swine |
| motley | variegated in color |
| obese | having excessive body fat |