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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
| detain | to hold or keep in or as if in custody |
| gusty | the sensation of taste |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| slavish | of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| mat | a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| meditation | a discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation |