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 |
|---|---|
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| rescind | to take away : remove |
| lout | to bow in respect |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
| sectarian | of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| filch | to steal secretly or casually |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| impassable | incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted |
| checkered | marked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials |