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
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
garnishdecorate
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
emanateto come out from a source
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
clichea trite phrase or expression
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
feintsomething feigned