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
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
welterwrithe
propulsivetending or having power to propel
rompone that romps
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another