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.

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WordMeaning
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
gazettenewspaper
affirmationthe act of affirming
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insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
chasethe hunting of wild animals
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice