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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| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| cursive | running |
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| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
| forsake | to renounce or turn away from entirely |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| acclivity | an ascending slope (as of a hill) |
| rendezvous | a place appointed for assembling or meeting |