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 |
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| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
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| exchequer | a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes |
| plethora | an ample amount or number : abundance |
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| eddy | a current of water or air running contrary to the main current |
| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |
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