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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accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
commandeerto compel to perform military service
aceticvinegary