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 |
|---|---|
| missile | capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object |
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| inebriate | one who is drunk |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| glamor | an exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness |
| grim | fierce in disposition or action : savage |
| permeable | capable of being permeated : penetrable |