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.

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opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
juggernauta massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
sticklerone who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness