GRE Word List
ANACHRONISM
an error in chronology
The meaning of the word anachronism is an error in chronology.
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| whiff | a quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray |
| stately | marked by lofty or imposing dignity |
| contingent | dependent on or conditioned by something else |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
| wag | to be in motion : stir |
| badinage | playful repartee : banter |
| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |
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