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
puddingblood sausage
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
cataclysmflood
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
lagone that lags or is last
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
stringenttight