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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |
| bacchanalian | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |
| endue | provide |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |
| pecuniary | consisting of or measured in money |
| motif | a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts) |
| retrieve | to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game) |