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
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
annalsa record of events arranged in yearly sequence
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
snipa small piece that is snipped off