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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eccentricity | the quality or state of being eccentric |
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |
| domineer | to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control |
| foul | offensive to the senses : loathsome |
| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| gale | a strong current of air: |
| swill | wash |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| impale | to pierce with or as if with something pointed |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |