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 |
|---|---|
| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |
| ecosystem | the complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| covert | not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| indite | make up |
| gambol | to skip about in play : frisk |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| rent | property (such as a house) rented or for rent |