GRE Word List
EON
long period of time; an age; longest division of geologic time containing two or more eras
The meaning of the word eon is long period of time; an age; longest division of geologic time containing two or more eras.
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| satirical | using satire; mocking |
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| subaltern | subordinate |
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| heresy | opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion; ADJ. heretical; CF. heretic |
| vociferous | clamorous; noisy; V. vociferate: cry out loudly (when complaining) |
| catechism | book for religious instruction in question-and-answer form; religious instruction by question and answer; V. catechize |
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| bump | hit or knock against with force; N. |
| chivalrous | courteous; faithful; brave; N. chivalry |
