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 |
|---|---|
| moribund | being in the state of dying : approaching death |
| divulge | to make known (something, such as a confidence or secret) |
| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| subservient | useful in an inferior capacity : subordinate |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |