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
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
concorda state of agreement : harmony
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
plauditan act or round of applause
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved