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 |
|---|---|
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| paltry | inferior |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| pugilist | fighter |
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| rile | to make agitated and angry : upset |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |