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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idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
provincialthe superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order
beguilehoodwink