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
myriadten thousand
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment