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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WordMeaning
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
privyprivate
disconcertto throw into confusion
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste