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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pontificalepiscopal attire
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
porouspossessing or full of pores
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero