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
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
crassgross
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
affectedartificial; pretended
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary