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
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire