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 |
|---|---|
| refute | to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| posthumous | born after the death of the father |
| valor | strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery |
| seemly | good-looking |
| fecundity | fruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific |
| adore | to worship or honor as a deity or as divine |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
| analogous | similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |