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
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
recuperateto get back : regain
jocosegiven to joking : merry
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
odoroushaving an odor: such as
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
distantseparated in space : away