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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chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
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trimto remove by or as if by cutting
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
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inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent