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 |
|---|---|
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| repercussion | reflection |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
| abstruse | difficult to comprehend : recondite |
| prone | having a tendency or inclination : being likely |
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
| fertile | producing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive |
| habituate | to make used to something : accustom |
| addendum | a thing added : addition |