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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vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
correlationthe state or relation of being correlated
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
acclaimapplaud
conducivetending to promote or assist