GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
annalsa record of events arranged in yearly sequence
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
lanknot well filled out : slender