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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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inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
perforateto make a hole through
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
providencedivine guidance or care
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle