GRE Word List

HISTORIC

historical

The meaning of the word historic is historical.

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WordMeaning
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
tactfulhaving or showing tact
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
mountebanka person who sells quack medicines from a platform
pragmatista practical approach to problems and affairs
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
crypticsecret
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)