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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depositiona testifying especially before a court
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
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ruddyhaving a healthy reddish color
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)