GRE Word List

EPOCH

an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development

The meaning of the word epoch is an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development.

Random words

WordMeaning
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
cremateto subject to cremation
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration