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
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
mandatean authoritative command
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another