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
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
depositiona testifying especially before a court
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide