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 |
|---|---|
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| carping | marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism |
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
| limp | to walk lamely |
| glaring | having a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |