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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divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
belaborto attack verbally