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
discloseto make known or public
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
communetalk over
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
raspto rub with something rough
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand