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
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
charlatanquack
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
bugabooan imaginary object of fear