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
discretionindividual choice or judgment
psychopathicof, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
depravitya corrupt act or practice
transcendentaltranscendent
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments