GRE Word List

HISTORIC

historical

The meaning of the word historic is historical.

Random words

WordMeaning
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
quenchput out
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time