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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hide | to put out of sight : secrete |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
| niggle | trifle |
| abstemious | marked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| hale | free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound |