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
humdrummonotonous
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
solventable to pay all legal debts
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
replicateduplicate
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due