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
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
clipencompass
igniteto set afire
equityjustice according to natural law or right
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious