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 |
|---|---|
| havoc | wide and general destruction : devastation |
| incinerate | to cause to burn to ashes |
| stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |
| apiary | a place where bees are kept |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| endemic | belonging or native to a particular people or country |
| atheistic | a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| impregnable | incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable |
| capsize | to cause to overturn |