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
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
sparseof few and scattered elements
barba medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
overseesurvey