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
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
mandatean authoritative command
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit