a lengthy narrative poem, especially if it's impressively great

the lower portion of the esophagus extending through the diaphragm to the stomach

the point from which the shockwaves of an earthquake radiate

a proturberance at the end of a bone where ligaments, tendons and muscles attach

a person who cultivates a refined taste, especially in food and wine

inflammation of the tissue surrounding the bladder

a rapid development, spread, or growth of something, especially something unpleasant

the thin outer layer of the skin

an injection of anaesthetic into the small of the back to ease pain of childbirth

growing on or close to the ground

a thin flap that covers the entrance to the larynx during swallowing

an inferior follower or imitator

a witty, ingenious or pointed saying tersely expressed

an inscription, especially on a building, statue or the like

to remove hair from the body

a disorder of the nervous system characterized by periodic loss of consciousness with or without convulsions

a concluding part added to a literay work

hormone that is secreted by the adrenal gland; a synthetic substance used as a heart stimulant

any moment of great or sudden revelation

of, denoting, governed by, or relating to a bishop or bishops

an incident, event or series of events

a letter, especially a formal or instructive one

a commemorative inscription on a tombstone

a descriptive word or phrase added to or substited for a person's name

a typical example of a characteristic; embodiment

(of diseases) spreading quickly among animals