Antiquated
mediumAN-tih-kway-tid
adjective
Definition
Old-fashioned or outdated
Examples
“The company's antiquated computer systems needed upgrading.”
“His antiquated beliefs clashed with modern values.”
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GRE Tip
Antiquated is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "obsolete" or "archaic" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "modern".
Related GRE Words
archaic
Very old or old-fashioned; from an earlier period
obsolete
No longer produced or used; out of date
anachronistic
Belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; out of place in time
antediluvian
Of or belonging to the time before the biblical Flood; ridiculously old-fashioned
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
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