GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent