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
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
crochetneedlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
underlyinglying beneath or below
acuitykeenness of perception
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
jibeto be in accord : agree
deferput off