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
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
posthumousborn after the death of the father
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
seemlygood-looking
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due