GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
appriseto give notice to : tell
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
wiltloose freshness; droop
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged