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
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
purveyorone that purveys
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
meteoricof or relating to a meteor
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
shoveto push along
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
aviarya place for keeping birds confined