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
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
prosodythe study of versification
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
gastronomythe art or science of good eating
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained