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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pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net