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.

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WordMeaning
alchemya 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
irremediablenot remediable
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
ventto provide with a vent
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition