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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WordMeaning
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
voodooa religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
seismicof, subject to, or caused by an earthquake
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
intermediarymediator
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
recriminationa retaliatory accusation