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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| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
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| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| stagnant | not flowing in a current or stream |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |
| declivity | downward inclination |