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
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)