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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
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
supersedeto cause to be set aside
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
tantruma fit of bad temper
historichistorical
braga pompous or boastful statement
pontificalepiscopal attire