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
imminentready to take place : happening soon
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
kismetfate
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)