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
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit