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
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
integralessential to completeness : constituent
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
decreean order usually having the force of law