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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WordMeaning
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)