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 |
|---|---|
| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| impel | to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force |
| slough | a place of deep mud or mire |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| throng | a multitude of assembled persons |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| wan | suggestive of poor health : sickly |