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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precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon