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
predetermineforeordain
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
maledictioncurse
warrantsanction
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord