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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defalcatededuct
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
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contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
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executionerone who executes
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