GRE Word List

NARRATIVE

something that is narrated : story

The meaning of the word narrative is something that is narrated : story.

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WordMeaning
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change