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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forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
besiegeto surround with armed forces
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove