GRE Word List

CHRONICLE

a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation

The meaning of the word chronicle is a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation.

Random words

WordMeaning
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
cringeto recoil in distaste
transpireto take place : go on
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming