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 |
|---|---|
| proviso | an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition |
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| optimum | the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end |
| brawn | the flesh of a boar |
| crux | a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| gale | a strong current of air: |
| gnome | maxim |
| inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |