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
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
artfulperformed with or showing art or skill
markedhaving an identifying mark
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild