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
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
immunenot susceptible or responsive
pragmatista practical approach to problems and affairs
venuelocale
anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection