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Munich Vocab: 7-L27
The Roots -chrono- and -tempor-
Term | Definition |
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anachronism | Something that is out of its proper time in history |
chronic | Lasting a very long time; continuing |
chronicle | (a) A record of events given in order of time (b) To record events in time order |
chronological | Arranged in order of time |
contemporary | (a) A person living at the same time as another person (b) Existing at the same time (c) Modern, up-to-date |
extemporaneous | Unplanned; delivered with no preparation, or without notes |
synchronize | To make things happen or work at the same time or rate |
tempo | The speed of music or another activity |
temporal | (a) Limited by time (b) Nonreligious |
temporary | Not permanent; lasting for a limited time only |