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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lampoonsatire
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inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
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callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore