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
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
lopsidedleaning to one side
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
politypolitical organization