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
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
denominationan act of denominating
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
interiman intervening time : interval
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
vicariousexperienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn