GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
apostateone who commits apostasy
severto put or keep apart : divide
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
conveneto come together in a body