GRE Word List

ASCERTAIN

to find out or learn with certainty

The meaning of the word ascertain is to find out or learn with certainty.

Random words

WordMeaning
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken