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
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
puddingblood sausage
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully