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
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
pedigreea register recording a line of ancestors
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient