GRE Word List
EPIC
long heroic poem, novel, or similar work of art (celebrating the feats of a hero); ADJ: (of stories or events) resembling an epic; grand
The meaning of the word epic is long heroic poem, novel, or similar work of art (celebrating the feats of a hero); ADJ: (of stories or events) resembling an epic; grand.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| confound | confuse; puzzle |
| bountiful | generous; graciously generous; showing bounty |
| helm | steering wheel of a ship; position of control |
| languid | lacking energy or vitality; weary; sluggish; listless |
| ordeal | severe trial or affliction; difficult experience; trial(test of patience or endurance); affliction |
| glamor | compelling charm; ADJ. glamorous |
| pique | irritation; resentment from wounded pride (eg. loss in a contest); V: provoke; arouse; annoy; cause to feel resentment; Ex. pique her curiosity |
| gale | windstorm; gust of wind; emotional outburst (laughters, tears); Ex. gale of laughter |
| dawdle | loiter; hang around; waste time doing nothing |
| recite | repeat aloud (something learned); describe; Ex. recite his complaints; N. recitation |
