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
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
dozeto sleep lightly
countenancelook
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads