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

WordMeaning
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
quenchput out
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
sleekslick
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God