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 |
|---|---|
| luminous | emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| memento | something that serves to warn or remind |
| glut | to flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand |
| decry | to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly |
| canker | an erosive or spreading sore |
| appease | pacify |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| ration | a food allowance for one day |