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
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
warrantedsanction
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
migrantone that migrates: such as
prowessdistinguished bravery
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance