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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| libertine | a freethinker especially in religious matters |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
| congenital | existing at or dating from birth |
| indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment |
| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| doldrums | a spell of listlessness or despondency |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |