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
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defile | to make unclean or impure: such as |
wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |
decorum | literary and dramatic propriety : fitness |
mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
rent | property (such as a house) rented or for rent |
tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
jargon | the technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group |
engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
tender | marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond |
obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |