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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| retrench | cut down |
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| inception | an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement |
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| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
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| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
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