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
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
manumitto release from slavery
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
appurtenancesaccessory objects
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise