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
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue