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
laxloose
blushoutward appearance : view
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
lagone that lags or is last
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement