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 |
|---|---|
| momentous | having great or lasting importance : consequential |
| hurtle | to move rapidly or forcefully |
| frivolous | of little weight or importance |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| memoir | an official note or report : memorandum |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |
| viand | an item of food |
| spurious | born to parents not married to each other |