Anachronism

noun · SAT

Meaning: Something out of its proper historical time period.

Example

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B) Something out of its proper historical time period.. “Anachronism” means: Something out of its proper historical time period.

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belonging to a different time period from the one being shown or discussed

an opponent

approval or praise

involving or requiring strenuous effort

find out for certain

protection granted by a country to someone fleeing danger

severe or strict in manner

kind and well-meaning