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 |
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| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |
| luminary | a person of prominence or brilliant achievement |
| paleontology | a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| aboriginal | being the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region |
| psyche | a princess loved by Cupid |
| parsimony | the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift |