GRE Word List

HISTORICAL

of, relating to, or having the character of history

The meaning of the word historical is of, relating to, or having the character of history.

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WordMeaning
statutoryof or relating to statutes
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo