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
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
meddlesomegiven to meddling
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
expatriatebanish
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal