GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
pinnacea light sailing ship
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm