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 |
|---|---|
| levy | the imposition or collection of an assessment |
| genesis | the origin or coming into being of something |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| cede | to yield or grant typically by treaty |
| putrid | being in a state of putrefaction : rotten |
| immune | not susceptible or responsive |
| pragmatist | a practical approach to problems and affairs |
| venue | locale |
| anvil | a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering) |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |