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.

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affectedartificial; pretended
fallibleliable to be erroneous
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validateto make legally valid : ratify