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
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
brochurepamphlet
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
braggadocioempty boasting
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
schemea plan or program of action
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane