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
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary