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
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
implicationsomething implied: such as
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
rubrican authoritative rule
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
mendicantbeggar
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak