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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extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
amokan 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
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
fermentationthe 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
solicitto make petition to : entreat
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development