GRE Word List

HISTORIC

historical

The meaning of the word historic is historical.

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WordMeaning
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
historichistorical
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)