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
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
suitorone that petitions or entreats
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
cardiologistthe study of the heart and its action and diseases
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
bouillona clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef