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
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
militateto have weight or effect
braggadocioempty boasting
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical