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
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
moleculethe smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties (see property
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
smudgeto make a smudge on
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
subliminalinadequate to produce a sensation or a perception
invalidnot valid:
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)