GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
quotidianoccurring every day
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
bestowto put to use : apply
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
swillwash
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
dintforce
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge