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 |
|---|---|
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| pellucid | admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion |
| heyday | the period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity |
| complaisant | marked by an inclination to please or oblige |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| querulous | habitually complaining |
| propagate | to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| convene | to come together in a body |
| untoward | difficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly |