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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sordid | marked by baseness or grossness : vile |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| noose | a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| bureaucracy | a body of nonelected government officials |
| adapt | to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification |
| tertiary | of third rank, importance, or value |
| begrudge | to give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure |