GRE Word List

ANNALS

a record of events arranged in yearly sequence

The meaning of the word annals is a record of events arranged in yearly sequence.

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WordMeaning
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle