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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| Word | Meaning |
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| venue | locale |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| scaffold | a temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| blackball | to vote against |
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| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |