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 |
|---|---|
| terminal | leading ultimately to death : fatal |
| bivouac | a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| biting | having the power to bite |
| voluminous | having or marked by great volume or bulk : large |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| uncouth | awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude |
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |