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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.

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WordMeaning
prepossessingcreating prejudice
notableworthy of note : remarkable
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change