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 |
|---|---|
| celestial | of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity |
| doldrums | a spell of listlessness or despondency |
| provocative | serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| indicative | serving to indicate |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |
| migratory | of, relating to, or characterized by migration |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |