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
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
dallyto act playfully
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell