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
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
dyslexiaa variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge