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
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
brawnthe flesh of a boar
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
galea strong current of air:
gnomemaxim
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous