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
emanateto come out from a source
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
adjointo add or attach by joining
caterto provide a supply of food
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
encumberweigh down
jibeto be in accord : agree
purgeto clear of guilt