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
tyrannyoppressive power
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
queruloushabitually complaining
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
conveneto come together in a body
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly