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 |
|---|---|
| categorical | absolute |
| impuissance | weakness |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| bulge | to jut out : swell |
| ingrained | forming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| colossal | of, relating to, or resembling a colossus |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| ambience | a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |