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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WordMeaning
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
quietudea quiet state : repose
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders