GRE Word List
ALLEGE
to assert without proof or before proving
The meaning of the word allege is to assert without proof or before proving.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
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| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
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