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 |
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| antidote | a remedy to counteract the effects of poison |
| commemorative | intended as a commemoration |
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| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| chide | to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |