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
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
congruentcongruous
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force