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
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
distortto twist (see twist
induceto move by persuasion or influence
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
hackneyedlacking in freshness or originality
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong