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
militateto have weight or effect
snivelto run at the nose
askewout of line : at an angle
reeksmoke
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
queasycausing nausea
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
raffleto engage in a raffle
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
incognitowith one's identity concealed