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
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion