GRE Word List
SAGA
a prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
The meaning of the word saga is a prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
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| pitfall | trap |
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| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
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