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
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain