GRE Word List
EPITHET
word or phrase characteristically used to describe a person or thing; descriptive phrase to characterize a person (often contemptous)
The meaning of the word epithet is word or phrase characteristically used to describe a person or thing; descriptive phrase to characterize a person (often contemptous).
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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interpolate | insert between |
nominal | in name only; of a name; trifling; (of a sum of money) very small; CF. nominate: propose as a candidate; appoint |
rampart | defensive mound of earth |
canker | any ulcerous sore; ulcer; any evil; CF. cancer |
unkempt | disheveled; uncared for in appearance; not combed; CF. comb |
paradox | something apparently contradictory in nature (that may nonetheless be true); statement that looks false but is actually correct |
equable | tranquil; of even calm temper; (of temperature) steady; uniform |
blemish | mar; spoil the beauty or perfection of; N: flaw or defect (that spoils perfection); Ex. blemishes in the crystal; CF. unblemished |
throng | crowd (of people or things); V. |
mystic | of hidden meaning and spiritual power; Ex. mystic ceremonies; N. CF. mysticism |