GRE Word List

HISTORIC

historical

The meaning of the word historic is historical.

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WordMeaning
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
flaccidnot firm or stiff