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 |
|---|---|
| autopsy | an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease |
| ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |
| season | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| propriety | the quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| parlance | speech |
| raiment | clothing |
| mausoleum | a large tomb |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |