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
cadeta younger brother or son
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
seedycontaining or full of seeds
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
obsessivetending to cause obsession