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 |
|---|---|
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| solicitous | manifesting or expressing solicitude |
| interstice | a space that intervenes between things |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| bellicose | favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars |
| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| osseous | bony |
| passe | past one's prime |
| imbue | endow |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |