GRE Word List
ANACHRONISM
an error in chronology
The meaning of the word anachronism is an error in chronology.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| precedent | prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| carnivorous | subsisting or feeding on animal tissues |
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
| constraint | the act of constraining |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |
| sovereignty | supreme power especially over a body politic |
| bouillon | a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef |
| zephyr | a breeze from the west |