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 |
|---|---|
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |
| crass | gross |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| equable | marked by lack of variation or change : uniform |
| magnate | a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area |
| brusque | markedly short and abrupt |
| affected | artificial; pretended |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |