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
chasethe hunting of wild animals
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
obsequya funeral or burial rite
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
delveexcavate
botchan inflammatory sore
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows