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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| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |
| metaphysical | of or relating to metaphysics |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |
| chisel | a metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal) |
| falter | to walk unsteadily : stumble |
| luminous | emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light |
| rider | one that rides |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |