GRE Word List
ANACHRONISM
an error in chronology
The meaning of the word anachronism is an error in chronology.
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| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| ordination | the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained |
| flag | any of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as |
| cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |
| manifesto | a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer |
| regal | of, relating to, or suitable for a king |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |
| frolicsome | full of gaiety : playful |
| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |