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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outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
frigidintensely cold
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
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glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band