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
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
impenitentnot penitent
finishedentirely done
denizeninhabitant
tableta flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
putrefyto make putrid
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate