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 |
|---|---|
| fruitful | yielding or producing fruit |
| disparity | a noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| filth | foul or putrid matter |
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |
| entourage | one's attendants or associates |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| putrescent | undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| arroyo | a watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region |