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
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
repudiateto refuse to accept
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
raptlifted up and carried away
provenanceorigin
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
moodinesssubject to depression : gloomy