GRE Word List
ANACHRONISM
an error in chronology
The meaning of the word anachronism is an error in chronology.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| hazy | made dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze |
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| antagonism | opposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| resound | to become filled with sound : reverberate |
| heed | to pay attention |