GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

Random words

WordMeaning
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
whittlea large knife