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 |
|---|---|
| permeable | capable of being permeated : penetrable |
| verge | brink |
| sobriety | the quality or state of being sober |
| abscission | the act or process of cutting off : removal |
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| bacchanalian | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |
| exult | to be extremely joyful : rejoice |
| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |
| wan | suggestive of poor health : sickly |
| evenhanded | fair |