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 |
|---|---|
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| aspersion | a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| hypochondriac | hypochondriacal |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |
| palate | the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate |
| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
| topple | to fall from or as if from being top-heavy |
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |