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 |
|---|---|
| subservient | useful in an inferior capacity : subordinate |
| magnanimity | the quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity |
| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| amenable | liable to be brought to account : answerable |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| musty | impaired by damp or mildew : moldy |
| clout | a piece of cloth or leather : rag |
| billow | wave |