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 |
|---|---|
| capacious | containing or capable of containing a great deal |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| onus | burden |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| guise | a form or style of dress : costume |
| jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
| sanguinary | bloodthirsty |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |