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
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
untenablenot able to be defended
raspyharsh
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals