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
requiema mass for the dead
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
rotunditymarked by roundness : rounded
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
queruloushabitually complaining
facilitateto make easier : help bring about