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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| defray | to provide for the payment of : pay |
| modulate | to tune to a key or pitch |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| charlatan | quack |
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| lucrative | producing wealth : profitable |
| bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |