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 |
|---|---|
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| steep | lofty |
| mosaic | a surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| odious | arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |