GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
abnegationdenial
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
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