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
sobernot intoxicated
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
immobilitynot moving : motionless
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)