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
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions