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 |
|---|---|
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| cohorts | companion |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |