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
riderone that rides
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
guisea form or style of dress : costume
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
gushto issue copiously or violently
validateto make legally valid : ratify
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
impoverishto make poor