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
diademcrown
endorseto write on the back of
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed