GRE Word List
HISTORICAL
connected with history; based on events in history (whether regarded as important or not)
The meaning of the word historical is connected with history; based on events in history (whether regarded as important or not).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intrinsic | essential; inherent; built-in |
| interminable | endless |
| imperative | absolutely necessary; that must be done; critically important; expressing command; Ex. It is imperative that; N: something that must be done |
| whim | sudden capricious idea; fancy |
| defray | provide for the payment of; undertake the payment of; pay |
| ecosystem | ecological community together with its environment |
| lofty | very high |
| veracious | (of a person) truthful |
| distill | refine (a liquid by evaporating and subsequent condensation); concentrate; separate the most important parts from; Ex. distill fresh water from sea water; CF. brew |
| trek | travel; journey; V: make a long difficult journey |
