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 |
|---|---|
| concave | hollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl |
| parameter | an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves) |
| resurge | to undergo a resurgence |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| vulgar | lacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse |
| metaphysical | of or relating to metaphysics |
| vendor | one that vends : seller |
| enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |