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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| furor | an angry or maniacal fit : rage |
| peroration | the concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration |
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| ultimate | last in a progression or series : final |
| biennial | occurring every two years |
| missile | capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object |
| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
| extricate | to free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty |