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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| entail | to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result |
| tirade | a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| dote | to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage |
| phenomena | phenomenon |
| feasible | capable of being done or carried out |
| amnesia | loss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness |