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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discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
preento groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
advertto turn the mind or attention