GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
impuissanceweakness
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence