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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WordMeaning
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry