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
licensepermission to act
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
propsomething that props or sustains : support
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated