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
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
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bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
conducivetending to promote or assist
tightwada close or miserly person
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