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
noveltysomething new or unusual
repercussionreflection
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
dismissto permit or cause to leave
abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
habituateto make used to something : accustom
addenduma thing added : addition