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 |
|---|---|
| rout | a state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat |
| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| submissive | submitting to others |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
| transpire | to take place : go on |
| anneal | to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle |
| explicate | to give a detailed explanation of |