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
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
incarcerateto put in prison
sojourna temporary stay
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
mischancebad luck
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays