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

WordMeaning
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
unbridledunrestrained
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
mottledmarked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun