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
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
martineta strict disciplinarian
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious