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
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
beleaguerbesiege
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
guisea form or style of dress : costume
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep