GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
deploreto feel or express grief for
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten