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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| velocity | quickness of motion : speed |
| ewe | the female of the sheep especially when mature |
| crone | a cruel or ugly old woman |
| translucent | permitting the passage of light: |
| coma | a state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| repudiate | to refuse to accept |
| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |
| reinstate | to place again (as in possession or in a former position) |
| beneficent | doing or producing good |