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

WordMeaning
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
vixena female fox
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
choicethe act of choosing : selection
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch