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
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
inditemake up
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent