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
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
gibeto utter taunting words
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
crypticsecret
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree