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
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
conscientiousmeticulous
trappingsoutward signs
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
noisomenoxious
relegateto send into exile : banish
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound