GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

The meaning of the word anachronism is an error in chronology.

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effeteno longer fertile
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
niggletrifle
cemeterya burial ground
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution