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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WordMeaning
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
biennialoccurring every two years
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify