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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notableworthy of note : remarkable
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
germa small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts
statutoryof or relating to statutes
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
hierarchya division of angels
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant