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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fluency | the quality or state of being fluent |
| antidote | a remedy to counteract the effects of poison |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| clipper | one that clips something |
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |
| mandate | an authoritative command |
| incantation | a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic |
| formality | compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony |
| harrowing | acutely distressing or painful |
| retroactive | extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past |