GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
sleightdeceitful craftiness