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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WordMeaning
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
underhandin a clandestine manner
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
sparseof few and scattered elements
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
pummelpound
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
atavismrecurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination