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
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
demurto take exception : object
yena strong desire or propensity
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly