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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
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
dyspepticindigestion
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
frivolousof little weight or importance