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
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
affectedartificial; pretended
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
natationthe action or art of swimming
mandatean authoritative command
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred