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
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
precipitousprecipitate
maneuvera military or naval movement
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
oafa stupid person : boob
warrantedsanction
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
buffeta blow especially with the hand