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
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
superannuatedoutmoded
vendorone that vends : seller
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief