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 |
|---|---|
| paranoia | mental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| serenity | the quality or state of being serene |
| aesthetic | of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful |
| compassion | sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| verbalize | to express something in words |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |