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
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
retractto draw back or in
rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
sanctiona formal decree
vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life