GRE Word List
ANACHRONISM
an error in chronology
The meaning of the word anachronism is an error in chronology.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dispense | to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| psychosomatic | of, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| exhale | to rise or be given off as vapor |
| forsake | to renounce or turn away from entirely |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| whittle | a large knife |