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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aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
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permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
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disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
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