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
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
boona timely benefit : blessing
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
zephyra breeze from the west