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
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
congenitalexisting at or dating from birth
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
perditioneternal damnation
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
grandiloquenta lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language
throespang
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful