GRE Word List
ANACHRONISM
an error in chronology
The meaning of the word anachronism is an error in chronology.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| incumbent | the holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| memento | something that serves to warn or remind |
| invocation | the act or process of petitioning for help or support |
| protuberance | something that is protuberant |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |