GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
jocosegiven to joking : merry
muralof, relating to, or resembling a wall
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic