GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
dourstern
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
cremateto subject to cremation
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
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phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
depravitya corrupt act or practice