GRE Word List

SUPERANNUATED

outmoded

The meaning of the word superannuated is outmoded.

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WordMeaning
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
sedentarynot migratory : settled
hivea container for housing honeybees
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper