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epic

/ˈɛpɪk/
ep · ic ˈɛp · ɪk
English Definition
n. a long poem or story about heroic deeds
中文释义
史诗，壮丽的
Significado en Español
épico, épica
한국어 뜻
서사시, 장엄한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sử thi, hùng vĩ
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Example Sentence

The movie tells an epic tale of adventure.

这部电影讲述了一个壮丽的冒险故事。

Synonyms
heroic grand monumental
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “epic”:

  1. A riddle
  2. B anecdote
  3. C saga
  4. D joke
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C — saga. “epic” means n. a long poem or story about heroic deeds

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ancient ______ told of a brave hero's long and dangerous journey.

  1. A epic
  2. B recipe
  3. C receipt
  4. D memo
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A — epic. “epic” means n. a long poem or story about heroic deeds

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Common questions about “epic”

What does “epic” mean?

epic — n. a long poem or story about heroic deeds. In Chinese: 史诗，壮丽的.

How do you pronounce “epic”?

epic is pronounced /ˈɛpɪk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ep · ic.

How do you use “epic” in a sentence?

The movie tells an epic tale of adventure. (这部电影讲述了一个壮丽的冒险故事。)

What are synonyms for “epic”?

heroic, grand, monumental — all close in meaning to epic (n. a long poem or story about heroic deeds).

Is “epic” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. epic appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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