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
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
shama trick that deludes : hoax
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
reciprocateto give and take mutually
wontaccustomed
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air