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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militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
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adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
cadavera dead body
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism