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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| hirsute | hairy |
| prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| browse | to eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse |
| snip | a small piece that is snipped off |
| visionary | having or marked by foresight and imagination |
| economy | the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period |
| discourse | verbal interchange of ideas |
| polemical | of, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial |