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 |
|---|---|
| acne | a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles |
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| magnitude | great size or extent |
| agenda | a list or outline of things to be considered or done |
| maul | a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges |
| disjunction | a sharp cleavage : disunion |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| ratify | to approve and sanction formally : confirm |
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |
