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
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
quicksilvermercury
outmodednot being in style
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
proletariana member of the proletariat
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
lewdobscene
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen