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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| languor | weakness or weariness of body or mind |
| manipulate | to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner |
| curfew | the sounding of a bell at evening |
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| magniloquent | speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| ascribe | to 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 |
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
| compelling | that compels: such as |