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
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
rigto fit out with rigging
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
agapewide open : gaping
smotherto kill by depriving of air