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

WordMeaning
retrenchcut down
hubbubnoise
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
depositiona testifying especially before a court
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm