GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
conscientiousmeticulous
drasticacting rapidly or violently
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
mendicantbeggar
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
contrivedevise
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition