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 |
|---|---|
| invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| draft | the act of drawing or pulling in a net |
| introspective | characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
| cataclysm | flood |
| proviso | an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition |
| scotch | scottish |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |