What do you mean by Archaism ?
Correct answer: D. obsolete words
- A. modern mode of words
- B. up-to-date words
- C. literary words
- D. obsolete words
Explanation
Archaism means an old-fashioned or obsolete word or expression that is no longer common in current usage. Modern and up-to-date words are its opposite.
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