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 |
|---|---|
| tessellated | having a checkered appearance |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
| accolade | a mark of acknowledgment : award |
| docile | easily taught |
| dart | a light spear |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| mural | of, relating to, or resembling a wall |
| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |
| integral | essential to completeness : constituent |
| meager | having little flesh : thin |