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
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
brawnymuscular
emollientmaking soft or supple
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous