GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
cuethe letter q
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
gorgea narrow passage through land
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
flushto fly away suddenly
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room