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 |
|---|---|
| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |
| sordid | marked by baseness or grossness : vile |
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| muted | being mute : silent |
| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| blanch | to take the color out of |
| hover | to position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |