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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filthfoul or putrid matter
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pilfersteal
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste