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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| corrosive | tending or having the power to corrode |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| stalemate | a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play |
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| belabor | to attack verbally |
| grueling | trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing |
| ameliorate | to make better or more tolerable |