GRE Word List
APPELLATION
an identifying name or title : designation
The meaning of the word appellation is an identifying name or title : designation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| consanguineous | of the same blood or origin |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| ward | the action or process of guarding |
| bruise | an injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |
| fugitive | running away or intending flight |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
| solicitous | manifesting or expressing solicitude |