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
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
terrestrialof or relating to the earth or its inhabitants
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber