GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
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cullto select from a group : choose
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vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as