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.

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WordMeaning
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
immunenot susceptible or responsive
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
apiaristbeekeeper
denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment