GRE Word List

EPIC

a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero

The meaning of the word epic is a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero.

Random words

WordMeaning
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
recuperateto get back : regain
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor