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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kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
scrapfragments of discarded or leftover food
patentopen to public inspection