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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| seclusion | the act of secluding : the condition of being secluded |
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
| groom | bridegroom |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |