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
notcha V-shaped indentation
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
pedagogueteacher
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
hydrophobiarabies
componenta constituent part : ingredient
blareto sound loud and strident