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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duress | forcible restraint or restriction |
predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
grudging | unwilling |
bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
tantrum | a fit of bad temper |
forego | to go before : precede |
congenital | existing at or dating from birth |
sensual | relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly |
effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |