GRE Word List

HISTORIC

historical

The meaning of the word historic is historical.

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piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
cringeto recoil in distaste
rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
graphicof or relating to the pictorial arts