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 |
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benediction | the invocation (see invocation |
controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
pantomime | pantomimist |
attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
insolvent | unable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business |
skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
jest | a joking or mocking remark |
expansive | having a capacity or a tendency to expand |
superannuated | outmoded |
chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |