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.

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WordMeaning
inertlacking the power to move
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
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tactfulhaving or showing tact
pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
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ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install