GRE Word List

OBSOLETE

no longer in use or no longer useful

The meaning of the word obsolete is no longer in use or no longer useful.

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WordMeaning
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
providencedivine guidance or care
lunarcrescent
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution