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
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
aspirantone who aspires
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
hortatoryhortative