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 |
|---|---|
| sneak | to go stealthily or furtively : slink |
| quench | put out |
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| sleek | slick |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| battalion | a considerable body of troops organized to act together : army |
| fray | a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |