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
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
commandeerto compel to perform military service
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
belaborto attack verbally
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable