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 |
|---|---|
| deplore | to feel or express grief for |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| waft | to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium |
| pivotal | of, relating to, or constituting a pivot |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| burgeon | to send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |
| finale | the close or termination of something: such as |
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |