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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| ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |
| masochist | a person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
| outgoing | going away : departing |
| healthful | beneficial to health of body or mind |
| urchin | hedgehog |
| tumid | marked by swelling : swollen |