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
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
laudpraise
shirkto go stealthily : sneak