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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WordMeaning
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
colloquyconversation
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
intermediarymediator
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby