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
categoricalabsolute
impuissanceweakness
aspirantone who aspires
bulgeto jut out : swell
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased