GRE Word List

BARD

a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds

The meaning of the word bard is a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds.

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argotthe language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
gazettenewspaper
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness