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 |
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| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| exasperate | to cause irritation or annoyance to |
| repel | to drive back : repulse |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
| pallid | deficient in color : wan |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |
| skiff | any of various small boats |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| engross | to copy or write in a large hand |