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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upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
cipherzero
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
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iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
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