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.

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WordMeaning
clichea trite phrase or expression
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
impoliticnot politic : unwise
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
rubrican authoritative rule
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome