GRE Word List

HISTORIC

historical

The meaning of the word historic is historical.

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inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
jocosegiven to joking : merry
plaitpleat
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
swipea strong sweeping blow
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body