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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callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
comport | to be fitting : accord |
ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
ventral | of or relating to the belly : abdominal |
magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
disparity | a noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity |
cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |
bastard | a child born to parents who are not married to each other |
simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |