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
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
sledgesledgehammer
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly