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
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
figmentsomething made up or contrived
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual