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 |
|---|---|
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
| hurtle | to move rapidly or forcefully |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
| finery | ornament |
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| oculist | ophthalmologist |
| gastronomy | the art or science of good eating |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |