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
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
aceticvinegary
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium