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
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
nethersituated down or below : lower