GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

Random words

WordMeaning
peccadilloa slight offense
ossifyto change into bone
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
grudgingunwilling
dys-abnormal
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
delusivelikely to delude
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions