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 |
|---|---|
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| negligible | so small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling |
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |
| draft | the act of drawing or pulling in a net |
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
| swill | wash |
| rigid | deficient in or devoid of flexibility |
| arid | excessively dry |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |