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
trickleto issue or fall in drops
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
detonationthe action or process of detonating
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
plaitpleat
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative