GRE Word List

HISTORIC

historical

The meaning of the word historic is historical.

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floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
dorsalan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
headlongheadfirst
piscatorialpiscatory