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
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
skimpskimpy
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
ruffiana brutal person : bully
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
flushto fly away suddenly
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament