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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scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
generateto bring into existence: such as
gnomemaxim
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
stoutstrong of character: such as
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid