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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| Word | Meaning |
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| asteroid | any of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
| indite | make up |
| hummock | a rounded knoll or hillock |
| litigation | the act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| primate | a bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation |
| helm | a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering |
| lottery | a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance |