GRE Word List
EPITHET
a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
The meaning of the word epithet is a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |
| ingenuous | showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| motility | the quality or state of being motile : capability of movement |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| confide | to have confidence : trust |
| viable | capable of living |