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
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion