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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| Word | Meaning |
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| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
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| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| desperate | having lost hope |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| categorical | absolute |
| parity | the quality or state of being equal or equivalent |
| curb | an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter |
| supererogatory | observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required |
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