archaic
belonging to an earlier period; old-fashioned
Word origin: From Greek archaikos, old-fashioned, from arche beginning.
Archaic in a sentence
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The poem deliberately uses archaic words like "thou" and "hath."
The statute relied on archaic terminology that no modern court could interpret with confidence.
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The committee's report was praised for its candor, yet its central recommendation was so blank that administrators could cite it to justify nearly any policy they had already resolved to pursue.
Using “archaic” well
Archaic describes something belonging to an earlier age and now outdated, applied to language, customs, or technology. It is stronger than merely old-fashioned, suggesting near-obsolescence.
More GRE words starting with A
to lower in rank, dignity, or self-respect
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
to lessen in intensity or amount
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departing from what is normal or expected
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
to regard with strong disgust or hatred
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