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 |
|---|---|
| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
| animated | endowed with life or the qualities of life : alive |
| guy | man |
| spat | squabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| caste | one of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes |
| aspersion | a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| curfew | the sounding of a bell at evening |
| stout | strong of character: such as |