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 |
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| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| amplify | to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis |
| wake | to be or remain awake |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| contusion | injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise |
| sublimate | sublime |
| cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
| grim | fierce in disposition or action : savage |