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
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
homilya usually short sermon
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober