GRE Word List

APPELLATION

an identifying name or title : designation

The meaning of the word appellation is an identifying name or title : designation.

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WordMeaning
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
brazenmade of brass
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
hauntto visit often : frequent
dissentto withhold assent or approval
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes