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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |
| regatta | a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races |
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| decrepit | wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age |
| illusive | based on or producing illusion : illusory |
| epoch | an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development |