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
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
indicativeserving to indicate
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
migratoryof, relating to, or characterized by migration
rhapsodya portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary