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
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
pursea small bag for money
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
hypochondriachypochondriacal
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response