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
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
overblownpast the prime of bloom
parochialof or relating to a church parish
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)