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
conceptionthe process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
stringenttight
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
toutto make much of : promote
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages