GRE Word List
ANACHRONISM
an error in chronology
The meaning of the word anachronism is an error in chronology.
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| limber | having a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile |
| brochure | pamphlet |
| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| hoard | a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |