GRE Word List
HISTORIC
historical
The meaning of the word historic is historical.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| palate | the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate |
| flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |
| abscission | the act or process of cutting off : removal |
| malediction | curse |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |