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 |
|---|---|
| codify | to reduce to a code |
| genealogy | an account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms |
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| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| mystic | mystical |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
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| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
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