GRE Word List

HISTORIC

historical

The meaning of the word historic is historical.

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WordMeaning
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
politypolitical organization
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
pendantsomething suspended: such as