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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censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
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euphonypleasing or sweet sound
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
remediablecapable of being remedied
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
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