GRE Word List

HISTORIC

historical

The meaning of the word historic is historical.

Random words

WordMeaning
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
dawdleto spend time idly
stemthe main trunk of a plant
rileto make agitated and angry : upset