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 |
|---|---|
| pinnacle | an upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
| query | question |
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| amnesia | loss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness |
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |