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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| pretend | to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing |
| missile | capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object |
| waffle | a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron |
| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| patent | open to public inspection |
| acoustics | a science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound |
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| incarcerate | to put in prison |