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
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
compriseto be made up of
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
cerebrationto use the mind : think
debonairsuave
vicariousexperienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
missivea written communication : letter