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

WordMeaning
boorpeasant
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
pendantsomething suspended: such as
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence