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
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
unisonidentity in musical pitch
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
annexto attach as a quality, consequence, or condition
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute