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
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
countenancelook
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle