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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shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
chafeirritate
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
acmethe highest point or stage
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)