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
floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
apoplexystroke
crossbreedhybridize
onusburden