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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WordMeaning
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
anchora device usually of metal attached to a ship or boat by a cable and cast overboard to hold it in a particular place by means of a fluke that digs into the bottom
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully