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
durationcontinuance in time
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
antisepticopposing microbial infection
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)