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
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
figmentsomething made up or contrived
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
crochetneedlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle