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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
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
sluggarda habitually lazy person
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence