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
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
compellingthat compels: such as