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
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
enraptureto fill with delight
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
lopsidedleaning to one side
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel