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
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
depredationto lay waste : plunder
confideto have confidence : trust
viablecapable of living