GRE Word List

HISTORIC

historical

The meaning of the word historic is historical.

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WordMeaning
preamblean introductory statement
blemishto spoil by a flaw
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation