GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
queryquestion
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder