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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manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
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zephyra breeze from the west
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
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