GRE Word List

HISTORIC

historical

The meaning of the word historic is historical.

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WordMeaning
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
repastsomething taken as food : meal
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease