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 |
|---|---|
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| haven | harbor |
| prod | to thrust a pointed instrument into : prick |
| levy | the imposition or collection of an assessment |
| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |