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
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
oratorone who delivers an oration
gustythe sensation of taste
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative