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 |
|---|---|
| dossier | a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| decomposition | to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds |
| subsistence | real being : existence |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| wont | accustomed |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| thrifty | given to or marked by economy and good management |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |