GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
ployescapade