GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
sedentarynot migratory : settled
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
heedto pay attention
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
pontificalepiscopal attire
forebearsancestor
culminationthe action of culminating