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
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
peerlessmatchless
filthfoul or putrid matter
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
balma balsamic (see balsamic
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer