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
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
subliminalinadequate to produce a sensation or a perception
rabidextremely violent : furious
ricketyaffected with rickets
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
understateto represent as less than is the case