GRE Word List
ARCHIVES
a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
The meaning of the word archives is a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| alchemy | a medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life |
| irremediable | not remediable |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| surge | to rise and fall actively : toss |
| court | the residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| vent | to provide with a vent |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |