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 |
|---|---|
| crochet | needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle |
| harping | a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| scenario | an outline or synopsis of a play |
| misadventure | misfortune |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| bestial | of or relating to beasts |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| vacuous | emptied of or lacking content |
| airy | of or relating to air : atmospheric |