GRE Word List

RHAPSODY

a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation

The meaning of the word rhapsody is a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation.

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WordMeaning
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production