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 |
|---|---|
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| incidence | rate of occurrence or influence |
| toxic | containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation |
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| flick | a light sharp jerky stroke or movement |
| defray | to provide for the payment of : pay |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| existential | of, relating to, or affirming existence |
| cabal | the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government) |