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
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
longevitya long duration of individual life
repercussionreflection
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
rectifyto set right : remedy
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
posthumousborn after the death of the father
betokento typify beforehand : presage