Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Describing something that is out of its proper time period, often referring to something that belongs to a different era than the one it is currently in.

Example: The film was criticized for its anachronous costumes that did not match the historical setting.

Definition: Relating to a strong emotional dependence on another person, often for support or fulfillment of basic needs.

Example: The child showed anaclitic behavior, seeking comfort from his mother whenever he felt scared.

Definition: Relating to a grammatical error where the expected structure of a sentence is not followed, often resulting in a disconnection between parts of the sentence.

Example: The writer's use of anacoluthic phrases made the text difficult to follow.

Definition: A sudden change in the structure of a sentence that makes it grammatically incorrect or inconsistent, often used for effect in writing or speech.

Example: The speaker's use of anacoluthon added a dramatic flair to his storytelling, leaving the audience intrigued.

Definition: A musical or poetic term referring to one or more unstressed syllables or notes that come before the main part of a line or phrase.

Example: The song began with an anacrusis, setting the rhythm before the first strong beat.

Definition: A rhetorical device where a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of a new clause or sentence, creating a connection between the two parts.

Example: In his speech, he used anadiplosis to emphasize his point: "Strength through unity, unity through faith."

Definition: Referring to fish that travel from the ocean to freshwater rivers to reproduce.

Example: Salmon are anadromous fish that return to their birthplace to spawn.

Definition: A type of organism that can survive and grow without oxygen in its environment.

Example: Some bacteria are anaerobes and thrive in environments like deep soil or the intestines of animals.

Definition: Describing something that occurs or exists without oxygen, often referring to certain organisms or environments.

Example: Some bacteria are anaerobic and can thrive in environments without oxygen.

Definition: In a way that does not need oxygen, often referring to certain biological processes.

Example: Some bacteria can live and grow anaerobically, thriving without oxygen.