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
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
migrantone that migrates: such as
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied