GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate