GRE Word List
ANACHRONISM
an error in chronology
The meaning of the word anachronism is an error in chronology.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| isotope | any of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties |
| sovereignty | supreme power especially over a body politic |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| facile | easily accomplished or attained |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| shaving | the act of one that shaves |
| saccharine | of, relating to, or resembling that of sugar |
| transpire | to take place : go on |