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
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
laxloose
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
recastto cast again
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
jibeto be in accord : agree
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation