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

WordMeaning
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
willowyabounding with willows
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
paramourlover
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
pluckto pull or pick off or out
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law