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
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
flagany of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
flagrantconspicuously offensive
benisonblessing
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior