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
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
unfrockdefrock
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
primethe second of the canonical hours
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem