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
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior