GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
swillwash
unearthlynot earthly: such as
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
dissensiondisagreement