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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addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant