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
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
vergebrink
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
bacchanaliana Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
evenhandedfair