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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| peripheral | of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part |
| integral | essential to completeness : constituent |
| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |