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
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
precipitantprecipitate