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
raga waste piece of cloth
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
demurereserved
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself