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
denominationan act of denominating
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
penchanta strong and continued inclination
drivelnonsense
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
fleckstreak
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as