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 |
|---|---|
| cherubic | an order of angels see celestial hierarchy |
| reverend | worthy of reverence : revered |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| rusticate | to go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life |
| uncouth | awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude |
| diversion | the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation |
| wilt | loose freshness; droop |
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| translucent | permitting the passage of light: |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |