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
compriseto be made up of
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
scoretwenty
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
aceticvinegary