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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |
| stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| shove | to push along |
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
| overwhelm | upset |
| inter | to deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb |
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |