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
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
darta light spear
derelictionan intentional abandonment
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
compriseto be made up of
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home