GRE Word List

EPITAPH

an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there

The meaning of the word epitaph is an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there.

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grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
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disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
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progenydescendants
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alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook