archaic
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Helen adds that despite "archaic notions" still being attached to endometriosis, a greater awareness is a positive to both diagnosed and undiagnosed people.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
The Spanish is archaic, the intonations are complicated, and the words tumble over themselves like a hard charge toward the goal posts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
It operates under archaic authorities, lacking the necessary capacity and accountability to respond to additional geopolitical challenges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
They had very large brains along with traits associated with archaic humans in East Asia and Neanderthals in Europe.
From Science Daily ● May 9, 2026
Curt called her “Mother,” which had a certain formality, an archaic ring.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing archaic
100 SAT Words Beginning with "A"
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Grade 9, List 2
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