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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| idiom | an 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) |
| retrench | cut down |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
| provident | frugal |
| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
| minatory | having a menacing quality |