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
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
flounderflatfish
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
gistessence; main point; substance