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
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
hardybold
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy