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 |
|---|---|
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| passe | past one's prime |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
| bereft | deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something |
| downcast | low in spirit : dejected |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
| homely | suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| conclusive | of, relating to, or being a conclusion |