GRE Word List

HISTORIC

historical

The meaning of the word historic is historical.

Random words

WordMeaning
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
shuffleto mix in a mass confusedly : jumble