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
expatriatebanish
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
plumea feather of a bird: such as
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
caulkto stop up and make tight against leakage (something, such as a boat or its seams, the cracks in a window frame, or the joints of a pipe)
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle