GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
bogwet spongy ground
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
boona timely benefit : blessing
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
ethnologya branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith