GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
panoramicof, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
welterwrithe
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste