GRE Word List
ANACHRONISM
an error in chronology
The meaning of the word anachronism is an error in chronology.
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amazon | a member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology |
discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
brim | an upper or outer margin : verge |
resentment | a feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury |
apparent | open to view : visible |
allure | to entice by charm or attraction |
consign | to give over to another's care |
elliptical | of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse |
propinquity | nearness of blood : kinship |
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