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
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
rationalhaving reason or understanding
pendingduring
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
ponderousof very great weight