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

WordMeaning
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
meandera winding path or course
abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
facilitateto make easier : help bring about