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 |
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| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
| uniformity | the quality or state of being uniform |
| dysentery | a disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection |
| swill | wash |
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |
| insubstantial | not substantial: such as |
| vagabond | a person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life |
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly |
| dissension | disagreement |