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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rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
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sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
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