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 |
|---|---|
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| puzzle | to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally |
| representational | one that represents: such as |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |