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 |
|---|---|
| cleft | a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| tutelary | having the guardianship of a person or a thing |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| flick | a light sharp jerky stroke or movement |
| implement | a device used in the performance of a task : tool |
| synthetic | relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic |
| centrifugal | proceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis |
| exasperate | to cause irritation or annoyance to |