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
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
sojourna temporary stay
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
abodethe place where one lives : home