Chron/Temp = TIME anachronism Anything out of its proper time chronicles A historical account of events of a particular time chronometer A timepiece; a watch; a clock temporary Lasting for only a short time extemporaneous Given without time to prepare; spur of the moment contemporary Living or occurring at the same time (adj.) Synonyms: modern, up to date, fashionable tempo The time of a piece of music, fast or slow synchronize To cause to happen at the same time chronic Continuing for a long time tempest A violent storm lasting for a portion of time