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
retortto pay or hurl back : return
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
adjurationa solemn oath
inadvertentlyunintentional
cadavera dead body
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
copiousyielding something abundantly
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease