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
integrityfirm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
modishfashionable
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
conspireplot
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control