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
impedimentsomething that impedes
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
servileof or befitting a menial position
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
pallto lose strength or effectiveness