GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
avowto declare assuredly
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
expoundto set forth : state
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage