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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forteone's strong point
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eventualcontingent
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hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
noveltysomething new or unusual
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