GRE Word List
ANACHRONISM
an error in chronology
The meaning of the word anachronism is an error in chronology.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quotidian | occurring every day |
| dissemble | to hide under a false appearance |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| swill | wash |
| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
| dint | force |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |