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
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
havenharbor
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
snivelto run at the nose
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish