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
haphappening
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
commandeerto compel to perform military service