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
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
executorone who executes something