GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
bluffhaving a broad flattened front
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
hovelan open shed or shelter
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
salineconsisting of or containing salt