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 |
|---|---|
| peddle | to travel about with wares for sale |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| quietude | a quiet state : repose |
| explicit | fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent |
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| thresh | to separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically |
| incarcerate | to put in prison |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |