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
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
aperturean opening or open space : hole
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
swillwash