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
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
transcendentaltranscendent
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised