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
oratorone who delivers an oration
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
annalsa record of events arranged in yearly sequence
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
muggybeing warm, damp, and close