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
elusivetending to elude: such as
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
bolta lightning stroke
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right