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
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
unsavoryinsipid
incognitowith one's identity concealed
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral