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 |
|---|---|
| marital | of or relating to marriage or the married state |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
| succor | relief |
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| snuffle | to snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly |
| brusque | markedly short and abrupt |