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 |
|---|---|
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| flounder | flatfish |
| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| enunciate | to make a definite or systematic statement of |
| executive | of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| phlegmatic | resembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm |
| bask | to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |