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
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
addlerotten
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
savanta person of learning
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss