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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callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
marshala 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
comportto be fitting : accord
ephemerallasting a very short time
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
cardinala 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
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate