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 |
|---|---|
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| brawny | muscular |
| emollient | making soft or supple |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| erudite | having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition |
| incongruity | the quality or state of being incongruous |