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
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously
lacerationthe act of lacerating
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly