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 |
|---|---|
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
| hull | the outer covering of a fruit or seed |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| luminary | a person of prominence or brilliant achievement |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
| dais | a raised platform (as in a hall or large room) |
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| catholic | roman catholic |
| lumen | the cavity of a tubular organ or part |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |