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 |
|---|---|
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| insubstantial | not substantial: such as |
| resilient | characterized or marked by resilience: such as |
| droll | having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| penetrate | to pass into or through |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |