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
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
hallowedholy
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag