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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| dolorous | sorrowful; N. dolor |
| refractory | unmanageable; disobedient and stubborn; Ex. refractory horse |
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| turpitude | depravity; baseness; Ex. moral turpitude |
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| discompose | disturb the composure of; confuse |
| avocation | secondary or minor occupation |
| intractable | unruly; difficult to manage; Ex. intractable problem/child |
| mannerism | distinctive behavioral trait; affected style in art (according to a set of styles) |