GRE Word List

ANACHRONISM

an error in chronology

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

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WordMeaning
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
platonicof, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
generalitythe quality or state of being general
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow