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.

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WordMeaning
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
garnishdecorate
demurto take exception : object
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
cohortscompanion
piedof two or more colors in blotches
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another