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

WordMeaning
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
cadeta younger brother or son
pendingduring
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
plummetto fall perpendicularly
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways