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 |
|---|---|
| grouch | a fit of bad temper |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| bruise | an injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion |
| frustrate | to balk or defeat in an endeavor |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| shyster | a person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger |
| shift | to exchange for or replace by another : change |
| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |