GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
compriseto be made up of
nexusconnection
pugilistfighter
breadthdistance from side to side : width
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
dallyto act playfully
intersticea space that intervenes between things
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality