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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| Word | Meaning |
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| impediment | something that impedes |
| artisan | a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson |
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| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| ingrained | forming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated |
| artery | any of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| pall | to lose strength or effectiveness |