GRE Word List
ASCRIBE
to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
The meaning of the word ascribe is to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| machiavellian | of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism |
| assay | to analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| perverse | turned away from what is right or good : corrupt |
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| fray | a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute |
| elucidate | to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis |