GRE Word List

OCCIDENT

west

The meaning of the word occident is west.

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WordMeaning
epicureone with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
depredationto lay waste : plunder
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
discloseto make known or public