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 |
|---|---|
| ravenous | rapacious |
| unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |
| extol | to praise highly : glorify |
| figment | something made up or contrived |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| courier | messenger |
| unsavory | insipid |
| latch | to lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms |
| manipulate | to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner |
| implement | a device used in the performance of a task : tool |