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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| exacerbate | to make more violent, bitter, or severe |
| denotation | an act or process of denoting |
| accrue | to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| paramour | lover |
| entrepreneur | one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |
| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |