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 |
|---|---|
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| cliche | a trite phrase or expression |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| fitful | characterized by fits or paroxysms |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
| quadruped | an animal having four feet |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| phoenix | a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period |