GRE Word List
ANACHRONISM
an error in chronology
The meaning of the word anachronism is an error in chronology.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scavenge | to remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area |
| seemly | good-looking |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |
| slaughter | the act of killing |
| balk | to refuse abruptly |
| piety | the quality or state of being pious: such as |
| sylvan | one that frequents groves or woods |
| hubbub | noise |
| lance | a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry |