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GRE DEFINITIONS EON TO ESCAPEA
GRE DEFINITIONS
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05/06/2006

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eon
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N. long period of time; an age.
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epaulet
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N. ornament worn on the shoulder (of a uniform, etc.).
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ephemeral
Definition
ADJ. short-lived; fleeting.
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epic
Definition
N. long heroic poem, hovel, or similar work of art.
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epicure
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N. connoisseur of food and drink
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epigram
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N. witty thought or saying, usually short
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epilogue
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N. short speech at conclusion of dramatic work.
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episodic
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Adj. loosely connected.
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epistemologist
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N. philosopher who studies the nature of knowledge.
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epitaph
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N. inscription in memory of a dead person.
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epithet
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N. word or phrase characteristically used to describe a person or thing.
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epitome
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N. perfect example or embodiment.
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epoch
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N. period of time.
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equable
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ADJ. tranquil; steady; uniform.
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equanimity
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N. calmness of temperament; composure.
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equestrian
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N. rider on horseback.
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equilibrium
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N. balance.
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equine
Definition
ADJ. resembling a horse.
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equinox
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N. period of equal days and nights; the beginning of spring and autumn.
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equipoise
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N. balance; balancing force; equilibrium.
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equitable
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ADJ. fair; impartial.
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equity
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n. fairness justice.
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equivocal
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ADJ. ambiguous; intentionally misleading.
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equivocate
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v. lie, mislead; attempt to conceal the truth
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erode
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v. eat away.
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errant
Definition
ADJ. wandering.
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erratic
Definition
ADJ. odd; unpredictable.
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erroneous
Definition
ADJ mistaker1; wrong
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erudite
Definition
ADJ. learned; scholarly.
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escapade
Definition
N. prank flighty conduct.
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