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.

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WordMeaning
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
hazarda source of danger
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
optometrista specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil