GRE Word List

HISTORIC

historical

The meaning of the word historic is historical.

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WordMeaning
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
ligneousof or resembling wood
drasticacting rapidly or violently
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt